Welcome to Michael's Article Collection

Cholesterol: A Guide To High And Low Foods!

The excess accumulation of cholesterol can lead to a stroke or heart attack. This happens because the build-up of excess cholesterol begins to clog the blood vessels leading to arteriosclerosis. It is believed that the overall incidence of strokes and heart attacks could be reduced by as much as 50% if Americans could reduce their cholesterol level by 25%. In fact, for every 1% of lowered blood. . .

Is Your Home Hazardous To Your Health? How Indoor Air Pol...

We tend to think of our homes as our havens--safe places to go in order to retreat from the assault of modern life. For the most part this is true. But there is a hidden danger lurking in the seemingly tranquil and protective confines of our houses, and it’s something we ought to sit up and notice. That hidden danger is the quality of indoor air.The act of breathing is so natural we don’t even . . .

Therapeutic Manipulation – What Exactly Does it Mean?

Therapeutic manipulation refers to any technique by which a disease or disorder is treated using the remedial use of the hands, especially by a skilled practitioner. Some of these techniques include:Acupuncture Massage Physiotherapy Chiropractics MyopracticsAcupunctureAcupuncture is one of the oldest, most commonly used medical procedures in the world. Originating in China more than 2,000 years. . .

Do You Know If You Are Dehydrated?

Keeping your body hydrated is extremely important to your health and you need to know the warning signs of dehydration so you can take action, especially if you have a very active lifestyle. Your body needs a minimum of 64 oz of water per day. That’s at least 8 glasses of water and you could probably drink more.If you live in a warmer climate then you may need to drink more than 8 glasses. If y. . .

Can Eating Salmon Really Give You A Flawless Face?

For years doctors have been telling us that eating junk food doesn’t cause acne, and you probably know at least one person who eats candy and chocolate non-stop and still has lovely skin. But recently the medical establishment has begun to give serious consideration to how what we eat impacts our health, and our appearance. One of the most prominent spokespeople for this cause is Dr. Nicholas P. . .

The Ancient Roots of Ephedra

Herbal ephedra, which is also known as Ma huang, Chinese ephedra and epitonin, is the world’s oldest medicine. The Chinese discovered ephedra in the form of the Ma Huang plant more than 5,000 years ago and it is the basis of Traditional Chinese Medicine. A 1999 UC Berkeley study tells us that the Chinese took sun-dried stems from this ancient plant and ground them up into manageable pieces for . . .

How Depression Effects Learning Disabilities

Depression and learning disabilities are frequently misunderstood. Learning disabilities and depression are common mental illnesses that affect millions everyday. Studies has shown that children suffering with learning disabilities have complexity learning to speak fluently, take care of their health and bodies, and often suffer with the inability to cope with stress and the common pressures of. . .

Parkinson’s Disease & TAI CHI THERAPY

In a special to CNN, the Mayo Clinic’s mayoclinic.com reported that, “Parkinson's disease is progressive, meaning the signs and symptoms become worse over time. But although Parkinson's may eventually be disabling, the disease often progresses gradually, and most people have many years of productive living after a diagnosis.” This would indicate that there may be effective interventions that c. . .

What Is An MSG Allergy?

What are Chow Mein, Orange Sesame Chicken, Moo Goo Gai Pan, Sweet and Sour Pork, and Beef and Broccoli? They are all savory Chinese foods that we love. The culinary tradition of the Chinese people expands thousands of years, along with other Asian foods such as Japanese, Thai, Indonesian, and Korean. In all Oriental cuisine, the rich sauces make each dish stand out from other types of food, c. . .

Holiday Diet And Weight Loss Tips

The approaching holidays are a nightmare for anyone engaged in a weight loss or diet regimen and with very good reason. With all of the temptations that seem to lurk around every corner, office get-together and holiday party; it can be easy for even the most determined dieters to get sidetracked and lose sight of their weight loss goals. This year; however, by giving your choices and portions a. . .

No Time For Your Bodybuilding Routine?

Time Is a major factor in your bodybuilding routine.It can cause you to focus your thought elsewhere,instead of your training. Your mind wanders ontosomething else while you perform a set of curls. Yourthinking --"Yep, I need to get this done later. Oh! What aboutthat other thing I've got goin' on? Right, I'll finishup here quickly and get it done".Get the idea?Do you ever find yourself having . . .

Your Biggest Investment - Exercise!

The old saying, if you don't do it now it will catch up with you later". Okay, I just made that up :o) But truer words were never uttered than about our lack of exercise and a fitness program. It is really a life or death situation. What if a trusted friend were to tell you about an investment where you could not possibly go wrong...what would be your reaction? And what if there was a virtual m. . .

Put your Kitchen on a Diet

Picture this: a beautiful clean and tidy kitchen. Every surface is uncluttered, every appliance gleaming. You open the fridge. It's full of delicious fresh vegetables and salad ingredients. The freezer has a selection of homemade soups and casseroles ready to defrost at a moments notice when you're too busy to cook from scratch. And you'll find a variety of frozen vegetables and sliced wholemea. . .

Fitness Goal Secrets - Revealed Here

Before discussing Fitness Goal Secrets, let me ask you something:Have you ever find yourself wandering aroundaimlessly?You're doing stuff. You know what your goal is, butyou're still not getting anywhere near your target.How can that be?I know what I want. I'm doing the things I need todo to get me there. So what's wrong? Why is mygoal still out of reach?Discover how to bring your goals within . . .

Vitamin Supplements for Preventive Health

Taking a megadose of vitamins for preventive health is still being researched. There are hopes that certain vitamins will be proven to prevent certain diseases and disorders from developing. Yet, there are many in the medical community who believe that vitamin supplementation will never take the place of modern medicine, and “miracle”statements will never be made about vitamins. However, what. . .

Blood Pressure Medications: A Concise Guide

High blood pressure is unfortunately something that most people have to deal with as they age. This is especially true for the average person in the western part of the world. The national average for high blood pressure is approximately 24% in the United States with most other Western countries within close proximity of that number. Medication is the most frequent form of treatment outside of. . .

Finally, A Truly Revolutionary Soft Multifocal Contact Le...

If you have been fit with the Cooper Proclearmultifocal contact lens, then you already know how great the comfort and vision can be. Have youstopped to wonder what makes this lens so greatand why it is considered by many to lead themarket in soft disposable multifocals?The Cooper ProClear Multifocal contact lenscombines the all day comfort of the entire proclear line with the versatility and o. . .

New York Cosmetic Dentists Are In Demand

Cosmetic Dentistry: New Yorkers are in love with it. With no time to spare, New Yorkers find that cosmetic dentistry is a great way to improve their appearance and self esteem. Cosmetic dentistry goes beyond just fixing teeth. Its about helping people gain more self confidence by creating a wonderful smile. There are several different forms of cosmetic dentistry provided by cosmetic dentists in. . .

Seven Ways to Cut Stress and Calories at Thanksgiving

From Thanksgiving to Christmas, increased stress and overeating are a part of life in our society. Due to increased stress levels, we are more likely to eat for emotional reasons. The smells in our homes, on Thanksgiving day, stir up childhood memories of happy times spent with family and friends. This can be a wonderful time of the year and with a few tips, we can manage both emotional needs . . .

4 Crazy Things You Must Do To Lose Weight

1. Start Eating a Lot More!That’s right, you read it correctly…YOU MUST EAT MORE—A whole lot more than you’re eating right now. You have to eat 5-7 meals a day to fire up your metabolism to lose weight.Your body needs a constant supply of energy to burn fat, and if you don’t eat a meal every two or three hours…Your metabolism will become so slow that you’ll gain weight just by looking at food. . .

Headache Facts

FACT: Headaches Affect Nearly 90% of Men and 95% of Women.All kinds of pains are bad. But there is nothing as mentally exhausting as a headache. It affects our well-being, our productivity and even our social existence. After a headache we feel mentally drained and physically exhausted. But then we come to the interesting question, should a bad headache keep a good man down? To find a solution . . .

The Signs and Symptoms Of Acid Reflux Disease

Acid Reflux Disease , sometimes known as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, normally shortened to GERD happens when the one way valve at the bottom of the oesophagus that retains food in the stomach, and prevents it from returning to the oesophagus stops working properly. As the oesophagus is the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach, then this one way valve needs to function prope. . .

Total Health

Total health is more than being the perfect weight. There are people who weigh just what they should and work out three or four times a week. This is all well and good but it does not mean that they are completely healthy.What is needed for total health? Of course it is not possible to attain good health if you are fifty pounds overweight and your only exercise is reaching for snacks every ti. . .

How to Pick a Laser Vision Corrective Eye Surgery Doctor

When you decide to undergo laser vision corrective eye surgery, it’s a pretty important undertaking. You may see a lot of commercials by doctors’ offices talking about how they’ve performed thousands of lasik procedures, laser eye surgeries, and other vision correction procedures. However, when you go in for your own laser vision corrective eye surgery, you don’t really care about the thousands. . .

Hypnosis Promotes Healthy Weight Loss

Hypnosis is a powerful tool that can be used to release ones full potential, especially when it comes to losing weight. If you have been on diet after diet and lost weight, only to put it on again, then you are well aware that it takes more than will power to successfully maintain weight loss. Even though you know how and what to eat and the importance of exercise, it can be difficult to lose w. . .

Hoodia Gordonii Review: What You Need To Know Before You Buy

If you want to lose weight safely and quickly chances are you've heard of the astonishing weight loss effects of Hoodia Gordonii.But what exactly is Hoodia, what does it do, and will it help you lose weight? Here is a review of Hoodia Gordonii as well as what you need to know before you buy Hoodia. What is Hoodia?Hoodia Gordonii is a cactus of the "succulent" cactus family, which has grown for . . .

Take Hoodia Diet Pills with a Smart Diet, not a Starvatio...

Could Hoodia weight loss supplements fulfill the expectations of dieters and impact the United States obesity troubles? Today fifty million Americans are attempting to slim down with just a low five percent sustaining the weight loss they are seeking. Can Hoodia, the new comer on the scene, assist you to be in that small percentage that gets there, one of the few that will be able to lose the p. . .

Psst... Here's The Ultimate Bodybuilding Tip

This is a common factor that leads to failure inachieving your ideal level of muscle and fitness.Your Mind Isn't On The Ball:When you're rushed your mind isn't on the task inhand. You're thinking of what's happening next, orsomething that happened previously. But, eitherway, your mind isn't letting you do your trainingproperly. Imagine this scenario --Hold on!Maybe you don't have to imagine. Ju. . .

Fixing Health Care

The cost of health insurance continues to climb unabated. As the number of uninsured in America swells to 45 million people, many look to our political leaders for answers and relief. Presidential campaign rhetoric about how to control skyrocketing health care costs provides only short-term solutions focused on the sticker price. But the administration should address long-term solutions to the . . .

Bottom Line Health

Choosing a health insurance plan is not as easy as it used to be. The distinctions among health plans have begun to blur as health benefits companies compete for your business. Although there is no “best” health benefits plan, there are carriers that are a better fit than others for your business and your employees’ health care needs. As chief executive officer of VISTA, a health benefits compa. . .

6 Steps to Relieve Stress

We get over-stressed now and then. It's a natural response under certain conditions. We need to be concern when our stress is getting out of hand and interfering with our lifestyle. What problems can too much stress cause?· High Blood Pressure · Colds and the Flu · Allergies · Diabetes · Damage Relationships · General Bad HealthThe list goes on….Getting over the stress is what we want to strive. . .

Identifying A Nickel Allergy

While we have all heard of people having a dust mite allergy, dog or cat allergy, peanut allergy, gluten allergy, and so on, very few of us have heard of the people living with a nickel allergy. Even so, the number of people living with a nickel allergy is actually on the rise, partly due to the ever-increasing popularity with body piercing in which nickel is a common metal. In fact, experts . . .

How To Gain Weight And Build More Muscle!

For many thin guys around the world, gaining weight without using illegal steroids has been a challenge. For thousands of lean young men, the dream is to gain weight, but no matter how much they eat they remain thin. Some people are naturally thin; that means their genetic makeup is in such a way that the body burns more calories than others. The very basic method of weight gain is to eat more . . .

Effective Treatment For Fibromyalgia Patients

Fibromyalgia is a perplexing disorder that has just begun to make itself known in the medical community. Because of its wide range of symptoms and often intermittent nature, little is known about effective treatments for the condition, but there is evidence that something as simple as a memory foam mattress or topper can help some FMS patients. www.sleepaidfactory.comFibromyalgia is characteriz. . .

Hair Loss Solution from a Pill

Most people believe the only way to cure their hair loss problem is from the outside, by using a chemical treatment, shampoo or other topical treatment. These ways can work for you, but in recent medical studies the main cause of hair loss, at least 95% of the time, is either genetic and or hormonal. A hormonal by product, DHT, affects the hair follicles, making them thinner and shrink until n. . .

Making Changes to Your Enrollment Roster

Health insurance companies face increasing pressure to stay competitive in today’s marketplace. Having a competitive stance goes beyond offering affordable health benefits packages — it also involves having superior service, such as an efficient billing and enrollment process, that provides a hassle-free experience for customers. The majority of billing and enrollment tasks involved in administ. . .

Educated Choice

How to control health care costs continues to dominate discussions among benefit administrators, chief financial officers, CEOs, insurance brokers and health benefit companies. When you lower your costs, your employees often react by thinking they will receive fewer benefits. Offering a choice of plans, having a sensible contribution strategy and providing employee education can hold costs down. . .

Identifying the Signs of Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women and the leading cause of cancer deaths.Every woman's breasts are different so it is important for each individual woman to be familiar with her breasts in order to recognize any peculiarities.Unfortunately, the early stages of breast cancer may not have any symptoms. This is why it is important to follow screening recommendations. As a tu. . .

How to Prevent Bird Flu

And all other Winter Diseases.President Bush just announced plans to prepare America for a possible Bird (Avian) Flu pandemic (world wide infection).Few people still alive in America remember the flu pandemic that occurred after World War I. 675,000 people in America died when our returning troops brought the illness back from Europe. Between 20-40 million died worldwide.A modern day pandemic w. . .

Five Tips From An Italian On A Mediterranean Diet

Growing up Italian, I marveled at the women and men, in my family, who cooked. Not only were they wonderful chefs but had a natural talent for balancing food groups. There was an emphasis on fresh produce and meat, that I am partial to today. One of my grandmothers used to take me to the chicken store to pick out a chicken. Yes, the chicken was still clucking and running around. Today, althou. . .

How Toxic Is Your Bathroom?

Be warned! Your daily beauty regime could be taking years off of your life. Most (99%) personal care products have not been safety tested. Your health may even be damaged due to the daily mixing of many different types of toxins in and on the body. On average, each of us uses 9 personal care products a day, containing a total of 126 different ingredients. When these chemicals are absorbed into . . .

Candida Overblown

Candida is normally inoffensive yeast, an organism that lives naturally inside our bodies in small populations within the intestines. Sometimes, however, under certain conditions is can mutate into a fungal infection. The aggressive fungal form invades the body’s systems and causes a great deal of damage.How does this happen and how is it treated? Well, there are a number of causes, and not too. . .

Tips To Help You Lose Excess Fat

Believe it or not, losing a little or a lot of fat involves pretty much the same concept - consistent dieting coupled with cardiovascular exercise and weight training. This is how the professionals do it, and it works. If you are overweight, you may be hesitant to start a weight training program, but the benefits far outweigh any reservations you may have.Weight training enhances your fat loss . . .

Power Nutrition Basics

What does it mean to provide your body with the right structural materials? Are you aware that your body requires sufficient amounts of these ‘right materials’ to repair and maintain existing tissues and grow new tissues? Do you understand the power of nutrition and how it can transform your body? If you want to lose weight and do it the right way you need to understand the fundamentals of nutr. . .

What’s Up With My Triglycerides?

Perhaps it is because I am getting older that I think cartoons are not what they used to be. I have five young children, all boys. Like any concerned parent I govern what they watch. I have found that some of the most detrimental shows on television are actually the cartoons because of the values, or lack of them, that they teach.Fortunately some of the classics are still around. My favorite ha. . .

Where the Money Goes

As a business owner, you’ve come to expect big increases in your employee health insurance premiums of late. Employer-sponsored health insurance premiums increased an average of 11.2 percent in 2004, and this was the fourth consecutive year of double-digit growth, according to the recent Annual Employer Health Benefits Survey released by the Kaiser Family Foundation. That’s about five times the. . .

High Blood Pressure Natural Treatment

High Blood Pressure is linked with coronary diseases such as cardinal stroke risks and vascular diseases. Thus, many patients believe that the problem of High Blood Pressure can be kept under control not by medication but by natural treatment like heart related-diseases. High Blood Pressure Natural Treatment looks at treating the very source of the problem and thus eliminating the ailment from . . .

High Blood Pressure Treatment

High Blood Pressure Treatment is absolutely essential. An acute High Blood Pressure condition without any proper treatment can prove fatal. High Blood Pressure is a lifelong condition and discontinuing treatment mid way, when the High Blood Pressure is under control is not the right method of treatment. This is because the ailment will recur and the medication will have to start all over again.. . .

High Blood Pressure Medication

The treatment of High Blood Pressure or Hypertension is essential. The course of treatment can be decided by the patient in consultation with his doctor. Leaving a High Blood Pressure untreated can prove fatal. Therefore, treatment of High Blood Pressure cannot be neglected. Thus, medication for High Blood Pressure is essential to prevent further complications. Not all cases of High Blood Pres. . .

What Is Asbestos?

Asbestos is a naturally-occurring substance that is mined from the ground and woven into fibrous material. Asbestos, by its very nature, it heat resistant and it does not conduct heat very well, either. So at one time that made it perfect for all kinds of industrial and manufacturing applications.Unfortunately, if we are exposed to a lot of asbestos over a long period of time, it can build up i. . .